a long way to the russian border but there's a big russian-speaking population, historic ties to russia, as well. it is a port city, increedingly important to the ukrainian economy. there's always been concern and disturbances but nothing like this. the loss of lives in recent days, the legacy a bitterness, resentment. incredible ill feeling exists in this city. a great deal of anger and healing it will take a great deal of time. >> phil black, thanks so much in odessa. >>> all right. back in this country, donald sterling's wife is making one thing clear when it comes to the l.a. clippers. she's a co-owner of the team. shelly sterling made that statement reacting to the decision of a new ceo to oversee the team's operations. well, that comes on the heels of the clippers emotional win last night game seven of the playoffs. they beat the golden state warriors, 126-121 and advanced to the semifinals. the team managing to stay focused despite the distraction. meantime, shelly is reacting to the upcoming changes in the front office. cnn national correspondent deborah feyerick is covering it